The Madagascar Margarita is a new twist on the ever-expanding Margarita line up and it's quite tasty. The modifier in this cocktail is not an orange liqueur but a vanilla liqueur, namely Navan, which is delicious. So with that flavor to soften everything up so there needs to be a kick and in this instance it comes via a jalapeno pepper. Add a touch of sweetness from agave nectar and the balance of the drink is found. You can spice it up to your tastes by using a bit more pepper, but take it easy as it's easy to burn a drink.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz Navan Vanilla Liqueur
- 1 1/2 oz premium light tequila
- 1/4 jalapeno, muddled
- 1 barspoon agave nectar
- jalapeno pepper for garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle jalapeño in the bottom of a mixing glass.
- Add the other ingredients.
- Shake and serve in a rocks glass with a jalapeño garnish.
Notes: You can spice this to your liking - leave the seeds in the jalapeño to fire it up or remove to take off the heat.
